| Commentary 21:18 - Feb 14 with 5179 views | alderleydale |
This comm on Dale player has to be the worst commentary team in the history of football, its TEE SHIRT ASHWORTH and the WEE JOCK LASS
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| Commentary on 10:33 - Feb 15 with 1394 views | dalefan |
| Commentary on 07:20 - Feb 15 by Albert_Whitehurst |
Why mention you were at a funeral....why not simply say you could not make the game..?
With the regular commentary team, your own commentary actually sounds like someone commentating on a football match, talking through what is happening on the pitch giving the listener a reasonable idea of how the game is progressing. I think you do quite well.
As for Stuart Ashworth, his commentary is little better than his performance managing the club shop/media/special projects (I forget what the current title is...there have been so many!) The commentary descends from enthusiastic amateurism to bitter ranting at the referee, linesman, whoever else is within the firing line!
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I have to disagree completely. I consider the commentary to be very good and entertaining whenever I have listened to it. I don't know the names of either of the usual commentators but I find them both very good.
I think some people must know them personally and have a problem with one or either of them and that is having a bearing on their view of their abilities.
I think they do a good job, both of them | | | |
| Commentary on 10:58 - Feb 15 with 1362 views | SuddenLad |
Stuart Ashworth (whom I have never met, by the way) was obviously filling a void created by the unavoidable absence of the regular commentator. Surely, he should be commended for stepping into the breach, not lambasted for providing a valuable service to fans who couldn't make the game.
I should have thought that having attended a funeral was sufficient reason for anyone to miss a match, and if that is the explanation, there is nothing wrong in saying so.
If these 'armchair critics' think they could do a better job, I'm sure the club would be delighted to hear from them. |  |
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| Commentary on 11:46 - Feb 15 with 1323 views | Albert_Whitehurst |
| Commentary on 10:58 - Feb 15 by SuddenLad |
Stuart Ashworth (whom I have never met, by the way) was obviously filling a void created by the unavoidable absence of the regular commentator. Surely, he should be commended for stepping into the breach, not lambasted for providing a valuable service to fans who couldn't make the game.
I should have thought that having attended a funeral was sufficient reason for anyone to miss a match, and if that is the explanation, there is nothing wrong in saying so.
If these 'armchair critics' think they could do a better job, I'm sure the club would be delighted to hear from them. |
I think you may have that the wrong way round. Ashworth is a regular commentator. Leighanne Coyle was stepping in for Mr_Friday_Night (is he called Martin?) who was unavailable. |  | | |
| Commentary on 11:48 - Feb 15 with 1318 views | Albert_Whitehurst |
| Commentary on 10:33 - Feb 15 by dalefan |
I have to disagree completely. I consider the commentary to be very good and entertaining whenever I have listened to it. I don't know the names of either of the usual commentators but I find them both very good.
I think some people must know them personally and have a problem with one or either of them and that is having a bearing on their view of their abilities.
I think they do a good job, both of them |
Disagree by all means, that is the right of everyone on the messageboard...however, don't assume to know the reasoning behind the original opinion.
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| Commentary on 12:18 - Feb 15 with 1292 views | hitman |
Ive only just joined Dale Player in the last 6 week.
As i can see it (hear it) Mr Fri Night (martin) is the main commentator, with Stuart as his no 2' ive no problem with either chap as i realy dont know stuart.
But lastnight was a 1 off as Martin said he was at a funeral, so we had Stuart as the main chap, with leanne as his no 2. It wasnt as good lastnight for sure, but i dont think getting personal is right'
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| Commentary on 12:21 - Feb 15 with 1282 views | SaxonDale |
| Commentary on 12:18 - Feb 15 by hitman |
Ive only just joined Dale Player in the last 6 week.
As i can see it (hear it) Mr Fri Night (martin) is the main commentator, with Stuart as his no 2' ive no problem with either chap as i realy dont know stuart.
But lastnight was a 1 off as Martin said he was at a funeral, so we had Stuart as the main chap, with leanne as his no 2. It wasnt as good lastnight for sure, but i dont think getting personal is right'
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Agree completely. While last nights commentary wasn't as good as usual it was far from unlistenable. |  | | |
| Commentary on 15:59 - Feb 15 with 1211 views | SuddenLad |
| Commentary on 11:46 - Feb 15 by Albert_Whitehurst |
I think you may have that the wrong way round. Ashworth is a regular commentator. Leighanne Coyle was stepping in for Mr_Friday_Night (is he called Martin?) who was unavailable. |
Either way, the opening comment on this thread is ridiculous and abusive for no good reason.
As someone else has said: if you can do better - do it. If you can't, shut up, but there's no need to dish out abuse. | |
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| Commentary on 17:05 - Feb 15 with 1182 views | DorsetDale |
| Commentary on 15:59 - Feb 15 by SuddenLad |
Either way, the opening comment on this thread is ridiculous and abusive for no good reason.
As someone else has said: if you can do better - do it. If you can't, shut up, but there's no need to dish out abuse. |
I probably listen in as much as anyone and have to say Martin, whilst sharing Stuart's enthusiasm, does tend to stick to commenting on the football and the facts, whereas Stuart gets a little too embroiled in events and can spoil things by his obvious disappointment before Martin has the chance to tell us someone's even had a shot at goal!
To criticise Leighanne for missing something because she was jotting down reminders for her match report is out of order. She still managed to explain why certain things had happened during the game in a manner that told me she knew what she was talking about. | |
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| Commentary on 18:49 - Feb 15 with 1147 views | rochedale |
I never listened last night so can't comment on the new lasses performance. I can however state that Martin does an ok job but his sidekick is woeful. He sounds miserable and has no enthusiasm whatsoever. And yes I do think I could do better... where do I sign up? |  |
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| Commentary on 19:30 - Feb 15 with 1120 views | alderleydale |
| Commentary on 15:59 - Feb 15 by SuddenLad |
Either way, the opening comment on this thread is ridiculous and abusive for no good reason.
As someone else has said: if you can do better - do it. If you can't, shut up, but there's no need to dish out abuse. |
Why is it ridiculous???
We have to pay for this commentary, all the other clubs comm teams seem to consist of one commentator and one ex player, what do we have, one very good comentator and tee shirt man.
After 52 years of going to home and away games the time has come for me to cut back on the trips i make away from home.
All i want is a bit of professionalism, or is that to much to ask??? | | | |
| Commentary on 19:38 - Feb 15 with 1113 views | 442Dale |
Have never understood the personal nature of criticism of what goes on at Spotland, and at times valid points are lost because of this.
It's certainly a real issue if those points are then overlooked by the board should they view criticism as fans with a personal axe to grind. And when you consider the vast majority of criticism regarding off the field activities is very constructive and offering good ideas and advice, it's a real shame that anyone would think that who is actually making the mistakes actually matters.
It's what is actually done about it to improve so that the club benefits. [Post edited 1 Jan 1970 1:00]
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| Commentary on 19:45 - Feb 15 with 1108 views | dalenumber2 |
| Commentary on 17:05 - Feb 15 by DorsetDale |
I probably listen in as much as anyone and have to say Martin, whilst sharing Stuart's enthusiasm, does tend to stick to commenting on the football and the facts, whereas Stuart gets a little too embroiled in events and can spoil things by his obvious disappointment before Martin has the chance to tell us someone's even had a shot at goal!
To criticise Leighanne for missing something because she was jotting down reminders for her match report is out of order. She still managed to explain why certain things had happened during the game in a manner that told me she knew what she was talking about. |
I think you are being kind to Leighanne there (who contributed very little) - and what's wrong with that as she had stepped in to an unfamiliar role for the night? We can criticise the commentry on Daleplayer, but what the hell, we are not expecting John Motson and at our house we always have a bit of a laugh at Stuart and Martin's comments. They make it all so....well...Rochdale, don't they? |  | | |
| Commentary on 22:01 - Feb 15 with 1041 views | rich_dale |
I find it confusing at times due to not being able to picture exactly what's going on - or 'goal' being briefly shouted when it's not actually gone in (Brookes used to do this quite a bit) - but on the whole it's pretty good and entertaining, with the odd priceless one liner from Stuart. | | | |
| Commentary on 22:29 - Feb 15 with 1012 views | SalwaDale |
I like the commentary generally but I must say this to Martin.
"Martin, please stop saying a "a good save by the keeper", or "an error by the keeper" as I am so thick I never know which keeper you mean".
That is actually a real request. I choose Dale Player over GMR when both have commetnary and I'm not at the game. |  |
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| Commentary on 22:31 - Feb 15 with 1009 views | DorsetDale |
| Commentary on 19:45 - Feb 15 by dalenumber2 |
I think you are being kind to Leighanne there (who contributed very little) - and what's wrong with that as she had stepped in to an unfamiliar role for the night? We can criticise the commentry on Daleplayer, but what the hell, we are not expecting John Motson and at our house we always have a bit of a laugh at Stuart and Martin's comments. They make it all so....well...Rochdale, don't they? |
I felt she did well enough and made some good points describing what had happened leading to break up of play.
Stuart was obviously going to offer far more as she was only standing in for MFN. As you say, for the most part it's generally entertaining. | |
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| Commentary on 22:34 - Feb 15 with 935 views | rich_dale |
| Commentary on 22:29 - Feb 15 by SalwaDale |
I like the commentary generally but I must say this to Martin.
"Martin, please stop saying a "a good save by the keeper", or "an error by the keeper" as I am so thick I never know which keeper you mean".
That is actually a real request. I choose Dale Player over GMR when both have commetnary and I'm not at the game. |
Agreed - you'd assume saying 'the keeper' refers to the opposition keeper but it's been used for both. | | | |
| Commentary on 01:28 - Feb 16 with 899 views | hitman |
DorsetDale, your out of order'
so you think is ok, to pay for something then get told on the commentary,
im sorry "i didnt see it i was writing things down ?
i may as well watch teletext!
Aldeleydale is SPOT ON ! ... but.
ps.. alderdale I dont agree with calling people on here (stuart ashworth) take that up with him as you will then be the better the man than call him on here, as i guess he cant realy answer you on here. but thats only my opinion' you do what you want' but i agree with with your post. | | | |
| Commentary on 01:40 - Feb 16 with 895 views | hitman |
| Commentary on 15:59 - Feb 15 by SuddenLad |
Either way, the opening comment on this thread is ridiculous and abusive for no good reason.
As someone else has said: if you can do better - do it. If you can't, shut up, but there's no need to dish out abuse. |
abusive yea 'no need'
but to say alderleydale. if you can do better - do it.
alderleydale pays for this!!! surely he/she has an opinion.
if you had a bad pint in a pub, would you say something ?
if you had a bad meal in a restaurant would say something ?
or would you say, well they tried ?
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| Commentary on 18:27 - Feb 16 with 812 views | Ralphs12 |
I'm with DD on this, I don't believe its as bad as peopl are making out. Also Leighannes laptop got knocked off the table? And broken just before half time, I'm assuming she can type and watch the game a lot better than she can write and watch the game, just how many times did she actually say sorry I missed that because I was writing notes for the match report. There are times when I'm watching the match and I miss what's just happend, however I'm not having to write a match report as well as watch the game. There only human for christ sake.
Also I tried commentating on my mates playing fifa once, fooking well 'ard |  | | |
| Commentary on 18:33 - Feb 16 with 807 views | RotherhamDale |
Didn't listen on Tuesday but from hearing the usual commentators in the past, I do find some of it pretty irritating. As others have said, most of the game passes by and is fine to listen to, but when there's a goal, please please please do not go 'YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS' at the top of your voice. As well as that, please do not clap as it is the most annoying thing ever, thank you. |  |
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| Commentary on 21:33 - Feb 16 with 777 views | jorafc |
Wasn't the reason the 'Scots lass' who has a name by the way - was there writing something down instead of watching the game because her laptop was knocked over and smashed by a Scunthorpe fan?! It was either that or no match report and I'm sure there would then be another thread on 'Where's the match report?' She has not been with the club that long and her job title isnt 'Pefect Match Day Commentator' so give her a break - she stood in so the fans that couldnt make the game could get a better picture. She might not have 'contributed' that much but what she did say was correct, appropriate and a good reflection of the game. I think Stuarts enthusiasm adds to Martin's commentary - they are Dale fans - they react - whats the problem?! I'd rather have someone genuinely interested in the score and the club than someone impartial...
Obviously people are entitled to their own opinions and thats mine...... [Post edited 1 Jan 1970 1:00]
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